finance manager London, England
Job description
Join Bright Network as our Finance Graduate!
Introducing Bright Network
Bright Network is a high-growth media-technology platform that works exclusively with 800,000+ of the brightest graduates and undergraduates in the UK and Europe. We're on a mission to connect our members with exceptional job opportunities, remarkable organisations, and exclusive networking events to help them get noticed in their careers. From Goldman Sachs to TikTok, Slaughter and May to Wellcome Trust, we work with 300+ of the best firms; big and small, blue chip and entrepreneurial - all united by one thing - the desire to find the very best.
We're going through an extended period of growth and are in the process of international expansion having already expanded into the German market, meaning there is no better time to join us – especially as a Finance Graduate!
The Role:
The Finance Team at Bright Network operates the finances for the whole business, including our UK Platform, Technology Academy and supporting our expansion of Platform into Germany.
As our Finance Graduate, you'll be supporting the business by providing timely and accurate financial data which allows the Finance Team to guide the wider business to make informed decisions. You will also support the team by knowing the details of day-to-day finance transactions and provide confidence that the finance systems are updated and accurate. The role also offers a point of contact for the wider business to verify the financial data in their records, meaning you'll play a very important role throughout the wider business!
Alongside working toward an industry recognised qualification here are some of things you'll be doing:
- Keeping our accounting system up to date with new bank, supplier and client transactions
- Interacting with clients about their invoicing and payment for packages
- Working with budget owners across the business on their spend for the year
- Speaking to suppliers about scheduled payments
- Processing records accurately to help with smooth filings for HMRC
- Utilising the knowledge in your accountancy studies to bring new ideas to the finance team
What you'll gain from becoming a Finance Graduate at Bright Network:
Working in our finance team is not an opportunity you want to miss!
- You will be working in a small finance team, meaning you'll be able to gain exposure to all elements of the finance lifecycle and gain an understanding of the inner working of a finance team
- You will gain an industry recognised accounting qualification (ACCA or CIMA) while working in a fast-paced business
- After completing your accounting qualification, you will have the ability to progress within the team on a permanent basis
Does this sound like you?
- You are a recent graduate/graduating this year and are interested in a career within an internal finance role
- You want to study for an accounting qualification alongside your Finance Graduate role
- You are organised and are able to prioritise tasks accordingly
- You are enthusiastic, motivated and keen to learn and try new things
- You have a high level of attention to detail
- You have a numerical/analytical mind
Please note - we are open to all degree disciplines! If you are passionate about working in finance, it's time to apply!
We can offer you:
- A high-growth and rapidly scaling business.
- A flat & transparent structure with a values-driven & collaborative culture.
- £50 per month flexible wellbeing budget.
- Enhanced pension contribution through Aviva.
- Private healthcare plan.
- Sales introduction & employee referral schemes.
- A culture of constant growth with monthly lunch & learns.
- Open plan & buzzing Liverpool Street office, with snack station, foosball table and a beer tap!
- Regular team socials including our annual full team off-site!
- Want to find out more about what we can offer you? Please view our culture deck!
Key details:
- Salary: £30,000
- Start Date: ASAP
- Location: London, Liverpool Street and remote
- Reporting to: Financial Controller
Application & interview process:
- Initial 30-minute screening call with our Internal Talent Partner
- 1st round: 60-minute interview with our Financial Controller
- 2nd round: Presentation and Values interview
- Final round: 30-minute interview with our Chief Financial Officer
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Commitment:
Equal opportunities for all is a core part of what we do at Bright Network. To this end, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and endeavour to run a fair and equal hiring process at all times. We assess and recruit candidates based on competency and potential, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability status.
To learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging, please click here.
The deadline for applications is Tuesday, 11th July 2023. After which, we will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application.
Please note, right now we don't have a license to sponsor VISA applicants, so we are only able to accept applications from candidates who already have the full, unrestricted right to work in the UK.
